Category Archives: Flora

A little sign of spring

Posted on 2022-02-24 by Karin Kiontke

We have some good news to report: This year, we will be open to the public again almost like before this terrible pandemic. Beginning in April (and a little depending on the weather), we will resume our regular open hours … Continue reading →

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Spring is here!

Posted on 2019-03-15 by Karin Kiontke

Today, it was warm enough for taking off that winter jacket. It was also warm enough for our bees to come out of their hive in numbers. We were so very happy to see them. Not every year do the … Continue reading →

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Our fifth Annual Rose Walk begins this weekend

Posted on 2018-05-17 by Karin Kiontke

It is mid May and time for our Annual Rose Walk. Hard to believe that we are doing this already for the 5th time! It is definitely a tradition now. The labels are in place, the rose buds are getting … Continue reading →

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Almost over night…

Posted on 2018-05-06 by Karin Kiontke

… the tree peonies are in bloom! On Thursday evening, the buds were still tightly closed, Saturday afternoon, almost all of them were open. Tree peonies are a short lived wonder. The buds pop open, the flowers attract bees and … Continue reading →

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What a difference a day makes

Posted on 2018-05-01 by Karin Kiontke

At this time of the year, the garden changes so quickly that it is difficult to catch up. Almost over night, the crap apple tree is in bloom. The tree peony buds are showing color and the first irises are … Continue reading →

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